Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke - Council Members

Members of the Council are chosen as representatives of relevant medical, research and policy fields, plus public members who have personal or family experience with stroke or CVD. They are elected to six-year terms by the Governor of Texas. Agency Representatives are selected by Agency leadership. Currently there are no vacancies within the Council.

Elected Members

J. Neal Rutledge, M.D., ChairLicensed Physician in Stroke

Paula GomezPublic Health, Policy, Research, Practice Member

Suzanne HildebrandPublic Member

Cheryle Locke Public Member

Michael M. Hawkins, M.D.Consumer Member

Pam Akins, J.D.Consumer Member

Bob C. HillertLicensed Physician in Cardiology

Ann Quinn Todd, R.N Registered Nurse

Floristene Johnson, MSLicensed Dietician

Howard Marcus, M.D., Licensed Physician in Primary Care

Suzanne MonsourPublic Health, Policy and Research

NOTE: Vacancies are filled by appointment through the Governor's Office of Appointments. Governor Perry encourages all Texans to participate in Texas government and seeks the most qualified candidates for appointed positions. Visit http://governor.state.tx.us/appointments/ for more information on how to apply to serve on the Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council.

Vacancies are filled by appointment through the Governor's Office of Appointments. Governor Perry encourages all Texans to participate in Texas government and seeks the most qualified candidates for appointed positions. Visit for more information on how to apply to serve on the Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council.